Originally Posted by
andrewnorris1987
Anyone know actually how to qualify for an E3 visa who has experienced the process?
The E3 visa in general requires a US 4 year bachelor degree in the field applied for (same as H1B). In the absence of a 4 year degree you can substitute 3 years of work experience for every year of a degree. If you do not have any degree you would require 12 years of work experience in that field.
Flight training is generally recognized as covering 2 years of the bachelor degree so you would need to show 6 years of work experience as a pilot / instructor to qualify if you do not have a degree.
Regionals are going to require 1500 hours total time (plus other FAA requirements) unless you did an approved US aviation college program. Check the airline websites for minimums.